Sermons on Personal Crisis:

Pentecost; The Spirit Has Arrived! Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 16, 2005

A four part series outlining the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit

Sermon Series: “God, The Holy Spirit” Sermon #1 “Pentecost; The Spirit Has Arrived!” Text: Acts 2:1-4 OPENING JOKE: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part of a 2 part series on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16: 6-16 Sunday, May 26, 2002 Last week being Pentecost, we started teaching on the Holy Spirit. Scripture says that we can quench the spirit, that we can hold its outflowing in our lives. As part of salvation, God has promised the inflowing of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 11, 2003

A leader is a person of 1. integrity 2. vision 3. endurance

We are looking at the gift of leadership today, because it is one of the most important gifts of the Spirit. We are emphasizing spiritual gifts because we want you to desire the gifts of the Spirit and pray to receive at least one, if not more of them, in order that your life might be used by God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

Part of an adult Sunday school class series on the Person of Christ.

1. To the Old Testament prophecies. Paul writes that Christ’s resurrection, as well as His death, was “according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor. 15:4), which means primarily the Old Testament writings. David prophesied of Christ’s resurrection when he wrote, “For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Looking America In The Face Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

This sermon is a personal opinion on racism. Author in 2000, redone in 2008

Looking America in the face Because I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry County, the early years of my life were filled with the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices that we faced as African Americans. For the first sixteen of my life, I was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: *other

The Suffering Of A Christian

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Take A Chance And Surrender"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 7, 2004

A challenge for Christians to "move forward" in their personal walks with Jesus Christ

“Take a Chance and Surrender” II Kings 7:3-8 2KI 7:3 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate. They said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? 4 If we say, `We’ll go into the city’--the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, we will die. So let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Own Vineyard

Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 17, 2004

My own vineyard is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

My Own Vineyard (Song of Solomon 1:1-6) The text for this morning’s message is one most of us can identify with in one way or another. It reads in verse 6: ….they made me the keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept. The Song of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Appointed An Apostle

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003

This message was preached at the ordination of a person into the ministry. It is a challenge to church and pastor.

Appointed an Apostle Mark 3:13-19 Very soon into Jesus’ public ministry he began to gather around him persons who wanted to learn more of his way. Among the many who followed him, there were twelve that he called into a special relationship with him. We often call these the 12 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Brethren

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The second in the X-files series this looks at the person of the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-21 It wouldn¡¦t be long and he knew it. For three years he had taught throughout Israel, for three years he had healed the sick and fed the hungry. For three years he pointed people to the Kingdom of God, but the time was coming, it wouldn¡¦t be long now and he knew it. The end was in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cleaning The Slate

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Starting fresh by first confession sin, both personal and corporate

Cleaning the Slate: Nehemiah 8-10 Steve Simala Grant, May 4/5, 2002 Intro: Do you believe in a clean slate? In new beginnings, in starting again, in new life? I do. With all my heart. I have seen God bring life out of death, hope out of despair, healing out of pain, beauty out of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will For Your Life

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

There are some things that the Bible state is God’s will for every person.

God’s Will Jeremiah 29:11 1. It is God’s will for you to be saved. -Acts 17:30 -2 Peter 3:9 2. It is God’s will for you to be baptized. -Matthew 28:19-20 -Proper candidate -Proper mode -Proper authority 3. It is God’s will for you to grow. -2 Peter 3:18 -Malachi 4:2 -Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Closer To The End Of Myself

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2003

A personal story of great heartache and pain - overcome by the Love of Jesus -

Throughout the past 55+ years I have walked with the Savior, one lesson continues to prove itself day by day - the more I learn about Jesus, I discover how little I really know and how much more I NEED to know! It never ceases to amaze me that every time I think I have reached a pinnacle of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Spiritual Christian

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003

If a person is going to be fully used by God there are certain characteristics that are needed.

Characteristics of a Spiritual Christian I. A Changed Life – II Cor. 5:17 If a person is going to devote himself to God – To witness – To serve the Lord – They must be believers. They must be saved. Many people have tried to win souls or to serve God but they themselves are Lost. II. A Clean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Peter

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

This is a first person Easter message from the perspective of the Apostle Peter.

I Peter 2 Peter 3:10-12 My given name is Simon son of John but you will know me as Peter. Many of you will know me from my reputation as one of the Twelve disciples of Jesus. I would like very much this Easter morning to share with you about my experiences with our Lord. I’ll never forget the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: *other